At a Glance
Median Income
$30,609
$19,404 per capita
Home Value
$47,100
Zillow: $334,278
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.1%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.0% smoking rate
How Eden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eden a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eden residents earn a median household income of $30,609 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,404. The unemployment rate stands at 22.1% (514% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,657 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eden is $47,100 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,278. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
8.7% of adults in Eden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eden has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population790
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,609
Per Capita$19,404
Unemployment22.1%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$7,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,100
Rent
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$334,278
Housing Units389
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation26 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute43 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Eden was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.